rough stuff
Americannoun
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violence, as physical assault, torture or shooting.
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unnecessary violence or infractions of the rules, as in sports.
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blatant vulgarity or obscenity.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rough stuff
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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I'd say, "Just put this rough stuff out and juxtapose it to some interesting images that you shoot on your cell phone."
From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024
The gravel and the grass is seeing plenty of action, with Lewis Hamilton is the latest to slide his Mercedes over the rough stuff.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
Colorado is inflicting plenty of pain on Tampa Bay, which resorted to some rough stuff after falling behind.
From Washington Times • Jun. 18, 2022
In the NHL, going on a century-plus, that’s been the cue for rough stuff to begin.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022
“I’ll slap a bandage on it, and he’ll be ready to party in no time. You guys go in for rough stuff, don’t you?”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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